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Anyone seen this yet? I just got it and think I have found my pocket camera.They just came out in March.12 MP,low end is the 35 mm equivalent of 25mm,high end when in Intelligent Auto mode is 400mm.In other modes it is 300mm.Not bad for a pocket sized,7.5 ounce camera.This camera and a couple others feature the new Power Image Stabilization that Panasonic claims is twice as effective as what they used in the past.It looks like just steadying against something makes the 400 mm doable.There are all manner of modes and also full manual.Mcro focuses down to 3cm.I was looking for a pocket camera to replace my old Nikon 5MP Cool Pix but wanted some more zoom to try to photograph some game while hunting.This seems to fit the bill.
I got it at B+H. Posts: 2991 | From: Montana | Registered: Aug 2008
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I just rested on the truck widow to take a picture of these antelope at almost 200 yds,at full zoom.I didn't crop this picture.It is untouched. Posts: 2991 | From: Montana | Registered: Aug 2008
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Jim, Thanks for sharing the camera info. This looks like a good pocket camera to have while hunting. Because the best camera is one that you have with you. That's a pretty good shot for 200 yd.s range. I'm going to look into one of these for myself. Chinook
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My wife has the ZS3, a slightly different version. Easy to use and the picture quality is excellent.
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I think the Leica lenses on Panasonic cameras make a big difference. I have a FZ35 (little bigger) with a 18X zoom, got it in January and I love the quality of pics it takes. I am amazed at the clarity of pics taken at the 18X zoom that I just hand held. (providing there is lots of light.)
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I have been using the DMC-FS3 I like it alot, That ZS5 pic of the goats at 200yds is great. Who is B+H? Thanks for sharing your good find.(now if I could just find a good video camera...) Chuck
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Many thanks Randy, I got you on my list! Chuck
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Panasonic has some very impressive cameras. Been using a TS-1 since last year and am very impressed.
I believe the ZS5 is the upgrade to the camera Guru uses which as we all know takes great photos.
Glad to hear you are enjoying the camera. I am going to be on the look out for one as well.
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I have a nice camera on the classifieds, When that baby sells I aim to get me one like this. Chuck
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I went out a couple weeks ago,looking for bears and glassed 4 mountain goats up on these cliffs,I'm guessing about a mile away.I shot this at full zoom(400 mm)resting the camera on top of my walking stick. Posts: 2991 | From: Montana | Registered: Aug 2008
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Here is a picture of the same cliffs,taken from the same position,with the lenses backed down to 25mm.That's not a great wildlife shot above but it does give an idea of the range of zoom.I've been having a lot of fun with this little camera.On sunny days,in the wide open,I do wish it had an optical view finder.The LCD screen is very hard to see in bright sunlight. Posts: 2991 | From: Montana | Registered: Aug 2008
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I just bought one myself to replace my 5x Pentax so I barely know how to use it, but the stabilization is great. I was able to handhold at 16x. It also has HD video and more stuff than I'll ever use, and I can't believe it's only $250. Here is a good review, it was a best buy:
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